This course aims to explore the implications of extreme rainfall and runoff events in Australia on flood modelling, management, and mitigation practices. The learning outcomes include understanding IFD data sources, analyzing flood severity, examining meteorology and climate change effects, and assessing flood resilience. The course teaches skills such as modeling spatially varying precipitation, conducting risk and uncertainty analyses, and evaluating flood consequence assessments. The teaching method involves a panel discussion with industry experts covering various topics related to extreme events and flood response. This course is intended for professionals in the water management, hydrology, and floodplain management sectors seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in dealing with extreme weather events and their impact on flooding.
Overview
Syllabus
Welcome.
Panellist introduction.
Panel format.
IFD data sources.
2022 flood severity.
Meteorology and climate change effects.
Modelling spatially varying precipitation.
Patterns in historical precipitation and flow records.
Flood terminology.
How do the 2022 events affect IFD curves?.
Risk and uncertainty analyses.
Flood consequence assessments.
Flood resilience.
How did the 2022 events compare to predictive modelling?.
ARR update intervals and nomenclature.
Do IFD curves account for climate trends?.
What went right with the 2022 flood response?.
Additional resources.
Preview of Hydrology and Hydraulics Essentials course.
Effectiveness of nature-based or WSUD solutions.
Preview of 2022 FMA and HWRS conferences.
Wrap up and future webinars.
Taught by
Australian Water School
